Who hear finds a 5stringer easier to play than a 4?

[PhillipCarr]

I just bought a 6 for versatility's sake, but I find 5 strings much easier to play than 4s because of the B. As a matter of fact, I could probably string a 4 to BEAD and have everything I need to play to my style and tastes.

 

[Mr_McBride]

+1

I like the option of using the B string to walk up to notes on the E string.

 

[Fuzzbass]

+1

I like the option of using the B string to walk up to notes on the E string.

There's that. And having extra wiggle room when playing in jazz keys, or transposing down to help the singer. And the ability to play F minor starting on 6th fret B rather than 1st fret E. And adding a subtle bottom octave when a little extra oomph is required on a note.... etc etc. Lots of little advantages to go along with the big ones... for some of us, anyway.

 

[Mr_McBride]

There's that. And having extra wiggle room when playing in jazz keys, or transposing down to help the singer. And the ability to play F minor starting on 6th fret B rather than 1st fret E. And adding a subtle bottom octave when a little extra oomph is required on a note.... etc etc. Lots of little advantages to go along with the big ones... for some of us, anyway.

Add to that....that I got tired of the pianist being able to play lower than me....

 

[awilkie84]

Add to that....that I got tired of the pianist being able to play lower than me....

LMAO!

 

[PhillipCarr]

And the ability to play F minor starting on 6th fret B rather than 1st fret E.

*light bulb moment* *scribbles note to self*